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Budget and Expenses in Montenegro: real experience from chats

Short answer
A daily budget of 150-200 EUR is recommended for a family's food and activities, while a two-week trip for two including car rental costs roughly 2500-3000 EUR. Use cash EUR as Russian rubles are not accepted, and note that grocery stores are closed on Sundays.

From real experience

Average daily food budget for 2 people in Montenegro is highly variable.
Budget dining options: Pekara (bakery) for burek/pastries (3-5 EUR), local Konoba (small tavern) with daily specials (7-12 EUR per dish), or home cooking. Breakfast at home is significantly cheaper than cafe breakfasts. Tourist-heavy areas like Budva Old Town have significantly higher prices (pizza from 11 EUR, main dishes from 20 EUR). Grocery stores are closed on Sundays.
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Car rental in Montenegro starts at approximately 45 EUR per day for an economy car.
Fuel costs for 800 km were around 100 EUR. Daily expenses for food and activities (like boat rentals or beach chairs) can be around 200 EUR. A budget of 2500-3000 EUR is estimated for a two-week trip including car rental, food, and entertainment.
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Montenegro is generally more expensive than Turkey.
Compared to Spain, Montenegro's costs can be similar or slightly higher, depending on lifestyle choices such as dining out frequency, accommodation, and transportation methods. Preparing a substantial budget is advised for a trip to Montenegro.
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For a family of three in Montenegro (with accommodation pre-paid), a daily budget of 150-200 EUR is recommended for food, entertainment, and occasional car rental.
Russian rubles cannot be exchanged in local banks; only cash EUR should be brought.
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